Thaddeus vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thaddeus

Boy #850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"courageous heart"

Origin: Aramaic

English Polish American Catholic

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Thaddeus Rank #850

Denzel Rank #1,036

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Thaddeus or Denzel more popular?

Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Thaddeus and Denzel mean?

Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Thaddeus and Denzel boy or girl names?

Thaddeus is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.